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Japan's New Law Challenges Apple's iOS Browser Monopoly

2025-08-06

Japan's newly enacted Smartphone Act prohibits Apple's long-standing ban on third-party browser engines on iOS, mandating that Apple allow browsers like Firefox and Chrome to use their own engines instead of forcing them to use WebKit. This legislation aims to foster browser competition on iOS and ensure web apps have access to the APIs and performance needed to compete with native apps. The act also requires fair access to functionally equivalent OS APIs and a choice screen for browsers promptly after first activation. While the act is expected to take effect by December 2025, enforcement is likely to be a lengthy and complex process.

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Apple's iOS Browser Engine Ban: Defying the EU's Digital Markets Act?

2025-07-14

Open Web Advocacy accuses Apple of violating the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) with its ban on third-party browser engines on iOS. Apple claims ignorance as to why no browser vendor has ported their engine in the past 15 months, but in reality, Apple's technical and contractual restrictions make porting financially unviable. This stifles browser competition and web app innovation, harming consumers and developers. Apple's actions are driven by the desire to protect Safari's lucrative profits and its search engine deal with Google. The EU needs to act and enforce the DMA to foster fair competition.